MUSIC DEGREES

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC

The Bachelor of Science in Music is a liberal arts degree for students who wish to major in music, irrespective of their specific career goals. We offer General, Theory/Literature and Performance tracks, with each providing solid instruction in music theory, history, and performance.

Many B.S. alumni have chosen professions outside of music, e.g. medicine, dentistry, law, physical therapy, radio/communication, and business. Others have entered the music profession directly or continued their education in well-respected music graduate programs.

General track

46 credit hours of music coursework

An ideal companion for a second major or pre-professional curriculum

Theory and Literature track

50 credit hours of music coursework

For students attracted to the academic aspects of music study

Performance track

57-59 credit hours of music coursework

For students focused on developing their performance skills, as soloists and ensemble members

BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN MUSIC EDUCATION

The Bachelor of Music in Music Education is a professional degree designed for students seeking licensure as music educators. Students choose either the Vocal/General or the Instrumental endorsement, with dual endorsement available. Graduates enter the professional teaching field directly, or pursue advanced music study at the graduate level.

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Music-Major Standing

To obtain freshman standing as a music major, students must:
1. Qualify for MUCT 111—Music Theory by taking a written music theory test.
2. Qualify for MUPF 189—Concentration by auditioning before the music faculty. Keyboard skills are assessed for all incoming students.

Aptitude must be demonstrated through an application filed toward the end of the freshman year before the student is accepted into one of the music-major tracks. Continuation in the music program is contingent upon satisfactory progress toward a degree, measured by regular assessment checkpoints.